The New Orleans Police Department arrested four minors in connection with a deadly carjacking where a woman was dragged to death Monday afternoon.
According to police, four suspects wanted were taken into custody on Tuesday.
Superintendent Shaun F…
The New Orleans Police Department arrested four minors in connection with a deadly carjacking where a woman was dragged to death Monday afternoon.
According to police, four suspects wanted were taken into custody on Tuesday.
Superintendent Shaun Ferguson confirmed that one 17-year-old boy, one 16-year-old girl, and two 15-year-old girls were arrested.
The teens will be facing charges of second-degree murder in what Ferguson called a "senseless and violent incident."
Ferguson said the public helped by giving witness statements as well as tips through Crime stoppers to help them locate the teens involved.
Ferguson said the parent of the 17-year-old boy also turned him in. When police found the boy they also found the 16-year-old girl.
The second 15-year-old girl was found Tuesday just before police spoke to the public at 11:30 a.m.
"It does in fact take a village to ensure the safety of our city," said Ferguson. "Thank you for getting us to the point, but we should not stop."
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued the following statement on the carjacking:
"Yesterday our city witnessed a shocking and horrific act of violence," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "It was startling beyond belief, and I absolutely condemn this senseless and unimaginable tragedy in the strongest possible way. I send my heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim, and my gratitude to the NOPD and Chief Shaun Ferguson for the quick and efficient work in apprehending the four suspects in less than 24 hours. I thank them for their diligence and professionalism in making our City safer. But it does not end with our police force. It takes all of us coming together to address the issues we face, and I am confident that by working together, we can make New Orleans a safer and prosperous city for all of us."
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